Demographics & People — Peotone, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,462 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,900 |
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| Median Age | 39.3 |
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| Total Households | 1,607 |
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| Family Households | 1,137 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.096 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,308 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 53 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 174 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,728 |
| Irish | 1,219 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 730 |
| Polish | 545 |
| English | 469 |
| Other groups | 377 |
| Swedish | 268 |
| Italian | 238 |
| Dutch | 162 |
| Danish | 153 |
Language
| English Only | 4,086 |
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| Spanish | 136 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,309 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 278 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,347 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Peotone, Illinois.
